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The G20CM34 generator set features a 20-cylinder, natural gas fired, spark ignited, V-shape, turbocharged and aftercooled engine.
G20CM34 generator sets selected to expand HUC plant in Minnesota
Caterpillar, Inc. was selected by Hutchinson Utilities Commission (HUC) to supply two Cat® G20CM34 generator sets and associated equipment and services for the expansion of HUC’s Plant No. 1, in the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota. With a nominal capacity of 9.75 MW each, the generator sets will serve as continuous, standby or peaking units, and will provide a variety of electric services to HUC, reports WIP.
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he Caterpillar, Inc. has been selected by Hutchinson Utilities Commission (HUC)
to supply two Cat® G20CM34 generator sets. The units and associated equipment & services for the expansion of HUC’s Plant No. 1, in the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota. With a nominal capacity of
9.75 MW each, the generator sets will serve as continuous, standby or peaking units, and will provide a variety of electric services to HUC. “These generator sets
provide great flexibility with a ‘plug and play’ system on all of the electrical components, which makes for easy maintenance with minimal downtime,” Randy Blake, Production Manager at Hutchinson Utilities Commission, tells WIP.
“Plus, we’re able to put generation on-line quickly to take advantage of pricing spikes in the market.” The G20CM34 generator set
features a 20-cylinder, natural gas fired, spark ignited, V-shape, turbocharged and aftercooled engine that achieves high efficiency with low emissions. “Our generator sets offer
many features that are critical for HUC’s operations, such as fast start and the ability to run in partial loads with high fuel efficiency. They also come equipped with emission control devices, which enable them to meet stringent EPA
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regulations,” said Claudio Martino, regional sales director with Caterpillar Energy Solutions.
This is the third project using
the Cat G20CM34 generator sets in the United States. Together with its 16 and 12- cylinder versions, Caterpillar has over 150 of the GCM34 engines installed in the USA and Canada, making this
product one of its most successful medium speed solutions. “As the Cat equipment dealer in Minnesota, Ziegler Power Systems is looking forward to partnering with HUC and Caterpillar in the Hutchinson plant expansion," said Bruce Erickson, Vice President of Ziegler Power Systems.
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